Norway to Ban AI in Elementary Schools, Citing Cognitive Development Concerns
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Will McCurdy
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Norway is implementing a near-ban on AI use in elementary schools for children aged 6-13, with restricted use under teacher supervision for teenagers aged 14-16. The policy follows Norway's earlier ban on smartphones in schools and is driven by concerns that generative AI could hinder children's cognitive and social development. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre argues that AI use may cause young children to miss important educational milestones.
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Some studies of US children suggest that introducing generative AI into education can erode kids' ability to develop cognitive and social skills.
Norway, one of the first countries to ban smartphones in schools, is now imposing a near-ban on AI in elementary schools.
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